Accounting Manager

Kaizen Lab Inc
CA - Alberta - edmonton
May 25, 2024

The Firm

Hey, we're glad you found this! We are the HGA Group.

What started as an accounting firm quickly evolved
into the ultimate entrepreneurial resource centre: the first of its kind in
Alberta.

Our team is innovative, highly skilled, and highly
collaborative. We believe that bringing together every major resource that
business owners need to succeed under a single banner, driven by the singular
purpose to give entrepreneurs the resources they need, is the key to maximizing
the potential of Alberta's entrepreneurs.

In a sea of professional service providers, it is our
mission to do things differently, to break from the norm, and help people build
their dreams- not only those of our clients, but our team's. We want to help
you grow, develop, and enjoy the career that you have always wanted. Most
importantly though, we want you to live the life you have always wanted.

Our employees drive the success of the HGA Group, and
that means we pride ourselves in empowering our employees to grow with us. The
HGA Group gives employees so many opportunities to learn and develop their
skills. We welcome you to the team knowing that you are looking to grow your
toolkit and make an impact. It all starts here at the HGA Group.

We love what we do, and you will too.

The Role

We're on the hunt for a full-time Manager to become a
part of the HGA Family
and add value to our incredible team. The ideal
candidate will take on the position of trusted liaison between partners and
clients in reviewing client files, providing technical expertise, and assume
leadership roles on complex files. The Manager will report directly to their
respective partners, however, as part of the Senior Accounting team, this
individual will be provided the opportunity to mentor our junior and
intermediate-level accountants.

Perfect forsomeone who understands the value of
customer service, this individual will enjoy working alongside the partners to
support our large range of clients and be equally as invested in who our
clients are as people, as well as their business and the 'numbers'. A high
level of accountability and initiative will be key to succeed in this role, as
well as the ability to navigate and adapt to a fast-paced professional services
environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Supervising the preparation of
financial statements of business clients, reviewing the work of Staff
Accountants, and completing complex portions of the file;
Maintaining high quality control by
overseeing and reviewing Compilation and Review Engagements;
Reviewing
Corporate, Personal and Trust income tax returns and other tax forms;
Reviewing,
investigating and correcting discrepancies and irregularities in financial
entries and reports;
Making
recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and
expenditures;
Performing technical research, developing and documenting tax planning recommendations for individuals and corporations;
Assisting with the execution of corporate reorganizations;
Overseeing
the organization and prioritization of the work of Staff Accountants,
including the management of engagement costs and billings;
Mentoring and
supporting the professional development needs of Staff Accountants;
Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met and
that relationships and accounts grow and develop; and
Contributing
to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant
field;
CA or CPAdesignation,
with a minimum of 5 years public practice experience dealing with the
accounting and taxation needs of private companies and their shareholders;
Comprehensive
experience in compilation and review preparation; and
Experience
leading and supervising staff.

Skills & Knowledge:

Knowledge of relevant accounting
frameworks and file documentation best practices;
Extensive knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private
Enterprise (ASPE);
Proficient in
Caseware and Profile;
Strong
business acumen; and
Strong
computer skills (MS Office).

Competencies:

Focus on client service orientation
Excellent
communication skills both written and verbal
Strong
awareness of attention to detail
Proven
ability in results management
Strong
ability to make sound judgement calls, based on experience and critical
thinking

Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to translate this into mentorship

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